Family assistance program - tuscola county

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is seeking a provider for the Family Assistance Program in Tuscola County through a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP). The procurement aims to secure services for families at risk of child removal due to abuse or neglect, including in-home guidance and supervised parenting time. Providers must be located within 75 miles of Tuscola County and capable of delivering comprehensive family support services. The contract will run from January 2, 2018, through December 31, 2020, with potential for two additional one-year renewals. Evaluation criteria include Experience and Qualifications (20 points), Delivery Capability (40 points), and Service Capability and Understanding (40 points), with only proposals scoring 80 points or higher being considered for award. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the SIGMA Vendor Self Service (VSS) website by November 15, 2017. Providers will be expected to demonstrate expertise in family support services, with a focus on preventing child removal and supporting supervised visitation.

The RFP does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The maximum contract award is $225,000 ($75,000 annually), with $192,000 allocated for direct services and $33,000 for transportation reimbursement. Vendors must comply with extensive federal provisions, including non-discrimination requirements, Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage standards, and procurement regulations. The contract includes comprehensive requirements for insurance coverage, with mandatory $1M general and automobile liability policies. Providers will need to adhere to strict data privacy and security protocols, and be prepared for potential audits and a 120-day transition period if the contract is terminated. The pricing structure is based on a unit rate/actual cost model, and vendors must certify that their pricing has been determined independently without consultation with other potential contractors.